Horenso (Spinach) Renowned for its Mild Flavor without the Usual Bitterness They've garnered praise from households and upscale restaurants alike for their spinach, which boasts minimal bitterness and is perfect for salads, thanks to their efforts to minimize nitrogen content in the soil during cultivation. The soil nurturing their spinach is enriched with various types of organic matter, different for each crop cycle, aiming to reduce imbalances in the soil microbial community. They regularly introduce a microbial supplement called CMF (Chitoses Microbe Flora), derived from indigenous soil bacteria and lactic acid bacteria, to enhance microbial diversity and maintain a soil environment resistant to diseases. The Speciality of "Chitose Agriculture" Healthy Crops Come from Healthy Soil Agriculture is not just about growing crops. It's about protecting and coexisting with the entire ecosystem, including soil microorganisms and the surrounding environment. From healthy soil, where microorganisms and roots thrive together, they can harvest vegetables and fruits that are rich in flavor and nutrients. Unveiling Healthy Soil Through the Power of Science At Chitose, inspired by the Japanese perspective on microorganisms, they have scientifically measured and understood "healthy soil." Expert farmers agree that good soil is the key to good crops, but soil microbes have been a complex mystery. Using biotechnology, we have made soil health visible and validated its quality. Story of Chitose Agriculture To sustain agriculture that enables humanity to produce and consume healthy crops and live abundantly for the next thousand years. By maintaining the ecosystem of farmland, they practice sustainable agriculture that continuously produces delicious and nutritious crops. They call this "Millennium Agriculture," and we are committed to spreading "Millennium Agriculture" worldwide.